Is your vehicle’s front-to-back space limited? Are you and/or your partner tall or just leggy? Or maybe you just want the ability to stretch out a little bit more on a long ride. Regardless of why you need more leg room up front, the reality is that you’re not alone. The rear-facing carseat/space issue comes up over and over again here at CarseatBlog, on our blog’s Facebook page and on the Car-Seat.org forums. Everyone, it seems, is looking for a good quality, higher-weight-harness convertible that will keep their child happy and comfortably seated in the rear-facing position while still allowing the front seat driver and/or passenger to be safe and comfortable too. Because let’s face it, you shouldn’t have to sacrifice your comfort or safety just to accommodate junior who is optimally seated rear-facing in a convertible behind you!

Additionally, as a mom and a Child Passenger Safety Technician-Instructor, I know that space factors play an important role for many parents in their decision on when to make that “demotion” in safety from rear-facing to forward-facing. Ideally that switch from RF to FF shouldn’t occur until the child has maxed out their convertible seat by either height or weight, but that’s rarely the reality. The reality is that the vast majority of parents in this country are still turning their toddlers forward-facing before the recommended minimum age of 2 and, in most cases, way before the RF weight or height limits of their convertible seat are actually reached. I know space issues play a role in many of those decisions. Hopefully this blog can help by giving parents some useful info on which rear-facing convertibles take up the least amount of room.

I must stress that every vehicle is different and our measurements may not translate exactly to your vehicle. For example, if you are installing in a center seating position or have a larger vehicle, you may have plenty of room – even for the space hogs. Since there are too many variables from vehicle to vehicle and even from one seating position to the next (within the same vehicle), I can’t and won’t tell you that seat X or seat Y is going to be the best choice for your child in your vehicle. But I can tell you that seat X takes up 3″ less room when rear-facing than seat Y when installed properly and in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions in the same seating position. The rest of the factors (specs, features, price, etc.) are going to be up to you to take into account. Because even though size matters, it’s not the only thing that matters!

With that in mind, I chose convertibles that are either on our list of Recommended Seats or just popular higher-weight convertibles. I did not include small convertible seats like the Cosco Scenera Next or Evenflo Tribute because I know that most of our readers are looking for convertibles that can last for several years and can be used for extended rear-facing. The Scenera Next and Tribute are a great smaller convertible seats that don’t take up much room when rear-facing and they are fairly narrow, too. That’s a huge bonus in compact cars. The trade-off is that they are only rated to 40 lbs. and won’t fit many kids past age 3.

Britax Advocate G4 in Toyota Prius

While this list does include 37 current convertible models, it is NOT an all-inclusive list and I was limited to what I had available or had access to during the project period. More models may be added in the future.

Seats have been given letter grades for simplicity. This “Space Grade” relates only to the amount of room that the seat takes up when rear-facing as compared with the other seats on this list. Keep in mind that even seats with an “A” rating aren’t guaranteed to fit rear-facing or install properly in the back seat of your vehicle but they’re a good place to start if you’re on a quest to find a good rear-facing convertible that doesn’t take up a lot of room. By the same token, just because a seat has a “C” or “D” rating doesn’t mean it won’t fit well rear-facing in a smaller vehicle. There are just so many variables in each specific situation that you really never know for sure until you try it.

For the record, my installation method for each seat was pretty basic. I didn’t use any tricks to try to get the seats more upright or anything like that. I used the lower LATCH anchors for each install (with the exception of the Britax Boulevard ClickTight) just to be consistent, and because it was easier in most cases. Each seat was installed properly and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. In most cases I didn’t need to any pool noodles to increase the recline angle because it wasn’t necessary – but there were a few exceptions. Normally, I like to get behind the rear-facing convertible and use my hips or mid-section to compress the seat down and into the vehicle seat cushion, leaving both hands free to tighten the seatbelt or latch strap. However, I couldn’t do that with these installs because that would have required moving the front seat forward to get my body back there, and that wasn’t an option. The front passenger seat stayed in its precise position throughout the project period.

I set the front passenger’s seat in a specific fixed position with the seatback angle neither too reclined nor too upright for an adult to sit comfortably. Then, in each case I measured the distance between the convertible and the point on the back of the front passenger seat or head restraint that was likely to make first contact. That “contact point” varied depending on the height and contour of the CR. So, this means that these measurements and grades could vary somewhat in a different vehicle that has a different contour of vehicle seats, different geometry of head restraints or is simply installed somewhat differently. In other words…

Your mileage may vary!

In cases where the convertible had a height-adjustable headrest (HR), I took separate measurements with the HR flush with the shell and also with the HR extended to the max RF height limit. If the convertible allowed more than one recline position on the base to be used for RF then I installed the seat using the different recline positions as long as it installed within the acceptable recline angle range.

Okay, enough rambling… this is what you’re here for! Below is a table comparing the various convertibles and listing their space grade, the amount of space gained in relation to the most space-consuming convertibles tested and the seat’s RF weight and seated height limits.

UPDATED April, 2017

*Hint: if you’re viewing this on your phone – turn it sideways to see all 4 columns.

Note: CR Interior Height Measurement refers to the measurement of the Child Restraint (CR) from the bottom of the seated area to the top of the restraint in its maximum rear-facing height position (picture right). The overall “Child Height”, or standing height limit is also noted for seats that list one in their owner’s manual. The “1 Inch Rule” applies to some carseats and in these cases the child has outgrown the CR by height if there is only 1″ of shell or adjustable head support structure left above the child’s head (this varies from seat to seat so check the notes in the chart above).

Below is a breakdown of each convertible tested with additional details and pics of the installation:

Space Grade: A (when installed at a more upright recline angle with head rest fully extended)

Space Gained +5″ to +6″ depending on recline angle for toddlers or older kids (the more upright the seat, the more space is gained)

Space Grade: B- (when installed at a more reclined angle appropriate for a newborn or young baby; head rest flush with main shell)

Space Gained +3″

Notes: Britax Marathon CT is very similar but about 2″ shorter than the Blvd CT & Advocate CT models. Any of the 7 recline positions on base may be used to achieve an appropriate RF recline angle as per the angle indicator. These options create more potential for finding a suitable recline angle and taking up less space. Full Britax Boulevard CT review here. Marathon CT review here.

Notes: Only 1 base position (#3) allowed for rear-facing installation. Recline may be increased, if necessary, by using a pool noodle or tightly rolled towel under base. Full Britax Pavilion Review Here.

Notes: Only 1 base position (#3) allowed for rear-facing installation. Recline may be increased, if necessary, by using a pool noodle or tightly rolled towel under base. Full Britax Roundabout Review Here.

Space Grade: A- (when installed at a more upright recline angle with head rest fully extended)

Space Gained +4.5″

Space Grade: B (when installed at a more reclined angle appropriate for a newborn; head rest flush with main shell)

Space Gained +3.5″

Notes: Any of the 9 recline positions on base may be used to achieve an appropriate RF recline angle as per the angle indicator. These options create more potential for finding a suitable recline angle and taking up less space. Full Chicco NextFit Review Here.

Notes: Single recline position for rear-facing installation. Anti-rebound bar is optional. Recline may be increased, if necessary, by using a tightly rolled towel (pool noodles are prohibited) under base. Full Clek Fllo Review Here.

Notes: Single recline position (position #3) for rear-facing installation. Must use rear-facing base and anti-rebound bar for rear-facing installations. Recline may be increased, if necessary, by using a pool noodle or tightly rolled towel under base. Full Clek Foonf Review Here.

Notes: Only 1 base position (#1) allowed for rear-facing installation. Recline may be increased, if necessary, by using a pool noodle or tightly rolled towel under base. Full Evenflo Momentum Review Here.

Notes: 2 lowest headrest height positions may be used for RF. Only 1 base position (#1) allowed for rear-facing installation. Recline may be increased, if necessary, by using a pool noodle or tightly rolled towel under base.

Notes: 2 lowest headrest height positions may be used for RF. Only 1 base position (#1) allowed for rear-facing installation. Recline may be increased, if necessary, by using a pool noodle or tightly rolled towel under base. Results also apply to Symphony LX. Full Evenflo Symphony Review Here.

Notes: Sonus has single position recline stand for rear-facing installation. Sonus 65 has dual position recline stand. If necessary, recline may be increased further by using a tightly rolled towel under recline stand.

Notes: Single position for rear-facing installation. Recline may be increased, if necessary, by using a tightly rolled towel under recline leg (pool noodle won’t work in this case). Results also apply to Evenflo Titan 65. Full SureRide review here.

Notes: Recline positions 1, 2 or 3 on base may be used to achieve an appropriate RF recline angle as per the angle indicator. These options create more potential for finding an appropriate recline for your baby or older RF child. Full Graco 4Ever Review Here.

Space Grade: B (when installed with no legrest extension; head rest flush with shell; using max recline position #1 on base OR when installed with legrest extended 1 notch in recline position #2 which is more upright); Space gained +3.5″

Space Grade: B+ (when installed with no legrest extension; head rest flush with shell; using recline position #2 on base); Space gained +4″

Notes: You may use base positions 1, 2, 3 or 4 to achieve an appropriate RF recline angle as per the angle indicator. These options create more potential for finding a suitable recline angle and taking up less space. Once you start using the legrest extension feature, the seat definitely takes up more room. I lost about 2.5″ of space in my vehicle when I extended the leg rest – even though I was making the seat more upright at the same time. See Graco 4Ever Extend2Fit: Rear-Facing Space Comparison article for additional details and pictures.

Notes: Recline positions 1 or 2 on base may be used to achieve an appropriate RF recline angle as per the angle indicator. These options create more potential for finding an appropriate recline for your baby or older RF child. Full Graco Milestone Review Here.

Notes: Only 1 base position (#1) allowed for rear-facing installation. Recline may be increased, if necessary, by using a pool noodle or tightly rolled towel under base. Full Graco Contender Review Here.

Notes: You may use base positions 1, 2, 3 or 4 to achieve an appropriate RF recline angle as per the angle indicator. These options create more potential for finding a suitable recline angle and taking up less space. Once you start using the leg rest extension, the seat definitely takes up more room. I lost about 3″ of space in my vehicle when I extended the leg rest – even though I was making the seat more upright at the same time. Full Graco Extend2Fit Review Here.

Notes: Single position for rear-facing installation. Recline may be increased, if necessary, by using a pool noodle or tightly rolled towel under base. Results also apply to My Ride 70. Full My Ride 65 Review Here.

Notes: Recline position #3 (full recline) or #2 (semi-reclined) may be used to achieve an appropriate RF recline angle as per the level-to-ground-line angle indicator. These options create more potential for finding a suitable recline angle and taking up less space. Recline may be increased, if necessary, by using a pool noodle or tightly rolled towel under base. Full Maxi-Cosi Pria 85 Review Here.

Notes: Only 1 base position allowed for rear-facing installation. Headrest height positions 1-7 may be used for RF. Positions 8, 9 & 10 are FF only. Recline may be increased, if necessary, by using a pool noodle or tightly rolled towel under base. Full Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Convertible Review Here.

Notes: This seat has a dual level-line indicator for rear-facing. Recline positions 1, 2 or 3 may be used for rear-facing to achieve the appropriate recline angle as per the line indicator on the sticker label. Even with the base in recline position #1 (most reclined) I still needed to add a pool noodle to achieve the necessary recline angle for a baby under 22 lbs. Children over 22 lbs. who can sit upright unassisted may have the seat positioned more upright as long as the angle is still within the dual line indicator.

Notes: This carseat has a dual level-line indicator for rear-facing. Single recline position for rear-facing installations. Seat was installed with more upright line level to ground. This angle is allowed for child over 22 lbs. who can sit upright unassisted. If I needed to install the seat at a more reclined angle for a child weighing less than 22 lbs. then it would have taken up a ridiculous amount of room, even in my minivan. Even at the max upright angle this seat is a space hog and would have required the use of noodles or a tightly rolled towel to achieve the appropriate recline (this was the basic Complete Air model and lacked the adjustable base found on the LX model).

Notes: Even with the base in recline position #3 (most reclined), I still needed to add a pool noodle to achieve the necessary recline angle for a baby who can’t sit up on their own yet. Children who can sit up unassisted (which is most babies over 7 months old) may have the seat positioned more upright using either position #2 or #3 on the base to achieve a recline angle that is consistent with the child’s comfort. These options create more potential for finding a suitable recline angle and taking up less space.

Notes: Single recline position for rear-facing installations. This carseat has a dual level-line indicator for rear-facing. Babies under 22 lbs. should be positioned at the max recline angle. Children over 22 lbs. who can sit upright unassisted may have the seat positioned more upright as long as the angle is still within the dual line indicator. Even at the most upright angle this seat would have required the use of a pool noodle or thin rolled up towel to achieve an appropriate recline. Several noodles would have been necessary to achieve the maximum reclined needed for babies under 22 lbs.

Conclusion:

There are so many variables that go into every carseat/vehicle compatibility scenario that it’s impossible to accurately predict which seat is going to be the “best” convertible for rear-facing *your* child in *your* vehicle. The complexity of the situation is amplified by the plethora of options and features available on various convertibles. Still, it was our intention here at CarseatBlog to put together a comprehensive comparison that would serve as a resource for parents and caregivers searching for an extended-use convertible that would keep their rear-facing toddler or older child safe and comfortable without sacrificing the safety and comfort of the driver and/or front seat passenger.

As always, the best advice for any carseat purchase is to “try before you buy”. However, in cases where that isn’t possible then the next best thing is to order from someplace with easy, free returns in case it doesn’t work out. For example, Amazon offers a wide selection of carseats at competitive prices and they offer free shipping AND free returns on all seats that they sell directly.

We hope this info was helpful to you! It was an exhausting but enlightening process for me too!

I have a 2014 Kia Soul. Currently have a 2.5 year old RF on the passenger side just fine in a Britax Boulveard Click Tight.

I am pregnant and need to put the infant in the middle and am looking for the most compact seat. Do the infant bucket seats give the most room over these convertibles at the infant reclines? I’d rather go with a convertible but thinking I may need to wait until after baby can be less reclined if the infant buckets are really smaller. Help!!

Kecia doesn’t have a Rava yet, so she hasn’t been able to measure it. Sorry!

EmilyApril 12, 2017

This is unbelievably helpful, however I am still trying to make complete sense of all of this. We have *very* limited space in a 2-door (I know…) Jeep Wrangler. We’re interested in a convertible carseat that will work for an infant–I know this will be a pain, but I don’t think we’ll be able to get an infant car seat in and out of the car anyway. There is really not much space to work with in the car if you want a working (and safe) front passenger seat. I am a little confused about the “space gained” criterion, and then also a little confused about how to read these reviews for being able to use the seat for an infant. Any additional help would be MUCH appreciated!

For really small back seats, you may also consider a few very small convertible seats not mentioned here. These include the Cosco Scenera NEXT and Combi Coccoro. Both tend to fit most full term newborns well and are smaller than any of the extended range convertibles mentioned here. As smaller seats, they are also outgrown sooner than the larger convertibles, but for the smallest cars, sometimes they are the best choices.

KeciaApril 13, 2017

Hi Emily, what year is your Wrangler? The bigger issue with the backseat in this vehicle is the very shallow seat depth (only 15″ of seat cushion in the current generation Wrangler). You might not have enough vehicle seat cushion back there to properly install a rear-facing convertible. You need to make certain that there is enough seat cushion to properly support a rear-facing convertible. Some rear-facing convertibles allow a little bit of overhang, some don’t allow any overhang at all. You might actually be better off with an infant seat with a short base length. Good luck!

Rachael MFebruary 16, 2017

We are expecting twins and bought a 2017 Rav4 before we found out. My husband likes to sit back in his seat so finding car seats has been a major pain. I researched and picked the Cybex Aton 2 for the infant stage because of its small size and some nice safety features. I am looking to buy a convertible seat (or rather two of them) that will fit best and based on your reviews above was thinking the Maxi Cosi Pria 70 might be best. I know you can’t say for each specific car, but do you think based on spacing alone that this might be a nice option? I saw above that maybe the Chico NextFit would work in a small car? I would like to keep the kiddos rear-facing but want my husband to be comfortable when driving too!

KeciaFebruary 18, 2017

Hi Rachel, the best advice I can give you right now is to wait before purchasing convertible seats. New and improved products are always alround the corner and it’s possible that by the time the twins actually need convertible seats that there will be more or better options available.

Allison M.December 19, 2016

Hello, We are getting ready to transition our son out of his infant seat. We have a 2011 Subaru Forrester and are trying to find a seat that will still allow my husband (5’11”) to drive comfortably. The space between car seat and driver seat is pretty tight with the infant seat in the center so I’m concerned about our options for a convertible seat. Ideally we’d like our son in the center, but will move to outer seat if needed. He’s only in the 50th percentile for height/weight, so not going to exceed limits of most seats. We’ve narrowed down between the Britax Boulevard ClickTight and the Graco 4Ever All-in-One. Would appreciate any recommendation/advice. Thanks & Happy Holidays!

KeciaDecember 20, 2016

Hi Allison, both are excellent choices. I don’t think you can wrong with either one of those seats. If you’re lucky enough to live near a Babies R Us, or BuyBuyBaby (which carry both seats), you can ask to take them out to the parking lot to try them in your vehicle. They will send a store associate with you but they will usually accommodate that request. Good luck! Let us know if you find that one seat is significantly better than the other in your vehicle.

SuzanneDecember 18, 2016

Hi Kecia – I can not reply to your comment for some reason. You asked more about my granddaughter. She was a premie and was failure to thrive but is gaining weight now. She is 13 months old and about 20 lbs but short for her age, I am not sure how short. She does not sit well by herself just yet and she does not crawl or walk. She has Williams Syndrom and so that is quite common for kids with WS her age. I want her rear facing and slightly reclined to make sure she can breathe and is generally safe in case of impact. We have an infant seat right now but it is only up to 22lbs. Even the infant seat nearly touches the back on of the front seat

KeciaDecember 20, 2016

Hi Suzanne, please send me an email at carseatblog@gmail.com. It will be easier to discuss some possible options by email rather than going through blog posts. Thanks! –Kecia

AmySeptember 17, 2016

Thank you for all your hard work! I am trying to choose a rear-facing car seat for my 18 month old who is 1 inch from the top of her Graco Classic Connect 35. We have a second-hand Safety-first convertible seat, but the instruction manual says it has to be at max recline when rear facing. Our car is a Kia Forte, which is pretty small – so max recline does not fit. I am thinking about the Diono Radian because we will probably have more kids and apparently the Radian is one of the only seats that will fit three across in the back seat. However, I looked at the instruction manual for the Radian and it also says that you need max recline for rear facing. My question is the following – in order to allow for extended rear-facing, do I need to disregard the part of the instruction manual that stipulates max recline? If so, will the lack of recline make the seat less safe? Thanks again.

MelanieSeptember 6, 2016

Is the Max Cosi 65 comparable to the 75 or 80? My kiddos are little and I figure I may as well save some money and just get the 65.

Amanda HoganJuly 9, 2016

Hello,

Have greatly appreciated all the information on your website! First time mom with baby due late November. Looking to skip over an infant car seat and go right to a convertible. I drive a 2013 Honda Fit and am looking for a seat that will allow me to rear face as long as possible. Was at BBB today and tried to fit a Britax Marathon (I believe…it was the cow print) and that didn’t seem to fit at all…and also the Pria 85 and Graco 4Ever All in One. After more research found out we would need the Pria 70 Tiny fit but that seemed to have so many parts to it…and the Graco 4Ever seems to have issues with rattling/children getting hot in it. I’m just confused and looking for any insight into whether there is a better option we didn’t try (another Britax perhaps?) or maybe that I’m just finding all the really critical reviews. Help 😉

SuzanneDecember 23, 2016

I have a Honda FIt too and there was a person above who said the Chicco next fit worked

Suzanne SchwarzJanuary 3, 2017

I went with the Graco extend 2 fit and it actually fit well. I can comfortably sit in the front seat.

lauraJune 26, 2016

or would the Diono Radian or Rainier be a better option?

KeciaJune 26, 2016

Laura – after checking out some pics of the backseat of a 2015 Fit here are my thoughts… Center install is going to be problematic and you might wind up needing to put the carseat behind the passenger (or the driver). The width of that center seating position seems very narrow and you need to fit the carseat between the seatbelt anchors. If the beltpath on the carseat is wider than the spacing for the seatbelt you won’t be able to achieve a proper (tight) installation. Also, the seatbelt for the rear center seating position must come from the ceiling and be detachable because I don’t see the center seatbelt in ANY picture that I can find online. Those from-the-ceiling center seatbelts also make it really difficult to achieve a solid installation. Based on this information my top recommendations are: 1. Britax Boulevard ClickTight or Marathon ClickTight (we prefer the better SIP on the Blvd model) 2. Chicco NextFit or NextFit Zip I don’t know that either one will fit width-wise in the center but if they do, you have a better chance of getting a proper installation because of the built-in lockoff devices (the ClickTight mechanism is also a lockoff). Plus both of those seats allow multiple recline positions on the base to be used RF. These options create more potential for finding a suitable recline angle and also taking up less space. Try each of these seats in both the center and the outboard seating position. Hopefully one or both will get the job done! Good luck and let me know how you make out.

LauraJuly 9, 2016

We ended up getting the Chicco NextFit and decided to put it behind the passenger seat. The middle really is small, so we didn’t even bother trying it there. It fits very nicely behind the passenger. They still have loads of leg room. We can push the passenger seat all the way back and it still doesn’t touch the carseat! Very happy with our choice. Thank you so much for all your help and advice 🙂

Suzanne SchwarzDecember 12, 2016

Oh this was incredibly helpful!!! I have a 2015 Honda Fit 4 door and was wondering what to use. The cost of the seats it was scares me the most. It is for my granddaughter and she is well worth it – but I only have her one day a week – to take her to church and back. She is now 20 lbs and 13 months and she has dome developmental issues that make me want to keep her rear facing as much as possible. Kecia – is there a different seat you can recommend that would work for the FIT that may only go up to 40 lbs?

KeciaDecember 12, 2016

Hi Suzanne – can you be more specific about her developmental issues? I don’t like making general recommendations about seats without knowing important details. Does she crawl or walk? How is her muscle tone? Does she have difficulty sitting upright without support? Once I know more I should be able to guide you to some good options for fitting in your vehicle.

Suzanne SchwarzDecember 15, 2016

Hi Kecia – I can not reply to your comment for some reason. You asked more about my granddaughter. She was a premie and was failure to thrive. She is 13 months old and about 20 lbs but short for her age, I am not sure how short. She does not sit well by herself just yet and she does not crawl or walk. She has Williams Syndrom and that is quite common for her age. I want her rear facing and reclined to make sure she can breathe and is generally safe in case of impact. We have an infant seat right now but it is only up to 22lbs.

LauraJune 25, 2016

Your website is incredibly helpful, but there is just so much! lol. Every time I think I’ve made a decision on a carseat I find more information that makes me rethink my choice. Any advice or suggestions you can give me what be really appreciated. I currently drive a Honda Fit and want to rear face as long as possible. My daughter is 14 months, 22lbs and 30 inches. What carseat would you recommend?

KeciaJune 25, 2016

Hi Laura – since your daughter’s height and weight are average there are plenty of seats that she will fit in rear-facing for a long, long time. What’s your budget? Are you planning to install the seat in the center with seatbelt or are you planning to put it outboard where you can take advantage of the lower LATCH anchors? Will you be moving the seat to other vehicles frequently or is it going to stay put once it’s installed?

LauraJune 26, 2016

I’d prefer to have her in the middle seat, happy to use a seat belt. I’m pretty sure we have the ability to latch from the middle seat in our car. My main concern was which car seat would be too big for our tiny car. The honda fit is really quite small. The car seat will be permanent in our car, the likelihood of it being move is very very low. We’d like to spend no more then $300, but are willing to spend a little more for the right seat.

KeciaJune 26, 2016

Hi again, if you put the carseat in the center you will need to install with seatbelt. Honda does not allow LATCH installation in the center because the spacing between the lower LATCH anchor bars isn’t the standard 280mm spacing. There is a tether anchor for that center position but no lower anchors. Eventually when she is forward-facing, if the carseat is still in the center you will install using seatbelt plus the top tether anchor. The key right now it to find a carseat that installs more upright AND is hopefully narrow enough to fit in between the 2 front seats. What year is your Fit? Once I know that, I can look up pictures of your backseat and hopefully make some specific recommendations based on what I see.

lauraJune 26, 2016

it is a 2015. would the chicco nextfit zip be a good option? we currently have the keyfit 30 and love it

MarletteMarch 22, 2016

Will you be updating this anytime soon to show how the Extend2Fit measures up?

KeciaApril 12, 2016

The Graco Extend2Fit was added in our most recent update. 🙂

NicolaMarch 9, 2016

Big thank you from Canada! This guide has been really helpful to me. Even though several of the models are not available in Canada, it has helped me narrow down my choice.

KeciaFebruary 27, 2016

Hi Dawn, the Pria still did well (it got a “B” rating for space) when it was installed more reclined so the line was level. When this seat is installed with the line level to the ground, it takes up more room front-to-back than when it’s installed more upright but the child has more legroom this way. In general, with most convertible seats, you lose legroom space when you make the seat more upright. It’s a tradeoff. Luckily for you, you have a spacious back seat so you probably have enough room for any rear-facing carseat. Even the ones that are space hogs. If you like the Pria, go for it! Just keep the receipt and the box until you know for sure that it’s going to work out for you. Good luck!

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